The Panama Transit is worth the trip! The weather was warm. The ship had plenty of room for all passengers so we never felt crowded. It was very relaxing.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Embarkation was unbelievably smooth. We purchased transfer as it was a new port for us. The transfers were smooth and had plenty of people to help you along the way.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
3 out of 5
I must say I had one of my best meals and one of my worst in the dining room. When I spoke up about something I did not like, the wait staff whisked it away and replaced it.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
There is lots to do. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the Lotus Garden where there was a covered area with pools and hot tubs.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
We cruise a fair bit, once or twice a year. This had some of the best entertainment we have seen. The comedians were funny, the singers and dancers excellent and the band top notch.
Children's Programs
I did not bring children.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Princess shined in this area. The service was excellent. Jesus, our cabin attendant, was so attentive and anticipated our every need.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
The layout of this ship was great. It never felt one bit crowded.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
B533 was an interior cabin. There was adequate space.
Ship tip
If I were sailing to the Panama Canal again, I might splurge on a balcony cabin to watch the passage through the locks. We are hardly ever in our cabins and usually book an interior.
We had a snorkeling excursion. The excursion should have been cancelled. The water was too rough. It was coming over our snorkels. Too rough for kayaking too. The reason I gave it three stars was because the staff onboard was truly wonderful. They took us to watch whales, did a great little skit, and gave us a nice lunch.
We went to watch a horse show. It was great! (Expensive, but great.) This excursion would have been vastly improve by having even a simple brochure to explain each section of the performance. We needed something to explain what we were seeing to appreciate the level of difficulty.
This was fabulous!!! I booked this trip because it fit with our schedule. The Panama Canal Transit was so interesting and educational. We had someone talking about the transit the entire time. He gave us antidotes and explained every step of the way. We thoroughly enjoyed the transit.
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